No, there is no per se rule requiring a lawyer to withdraw from the representation after a client files a bar complaint. However, the filing of a disciplinary may give …
CNA, the leading malpractice insurer for Louisiana lawyers, recently distributed to its insureds helpful advice as to how they should handle client trust and IOLTA accounts. See CNA, Professional Counsel, Client …
On June 18, 2020, New York amended its advertising rules to permit lawyers to advertise their services under a trade or domain name. The revised rule now prohibits only “names …
For most lawyers, the days of spending your entire legal career at the same law firm are over. Indeed, many lawyers move law firms at least once or twice during …
Discovery is a critical component of any personal injury case. Lawyers send interrogatories, request independent medical examinations, notice depositions, and request documents during this fact gathering stage. Most obviously, defense …
Louisiana lawyers stand willing and ready to assist victims of hurricane damage in receiving the compensation they deserve. Lawyers licensed in Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas, just to name a few, …
No, under Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(f)(2), a lawyer earns a fixed fee when the lawyer agrees to handle the client’s matter through completion. As a result, the rule …
Police arrest hundreds of drivers every week for driving while intoxicated. Unfortunately, lawyers are occasionally among these arrestees. These lawyers often call me with lots of questions—usually on Monday mornings. …
Probably not, but the answer is uncertain. More than thirty-three jurisdictions in the United States permit some type of marijuana sale and use. See Map of Marijuana Legality by State (as of June …
Many lawyers share office space with other lawyers. Sharing office space has many benefits. These benefits include lower costs, networking opportunities, and unique educational opportunities. Sharing office space, however, can …
